About Me

I started this business three years ago in a surgical waiting room after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. In that room, I saw multitudes of angels of every size and description: figurines, cards, mobiles, prints, books, and more. Grateful post-surgery patients had heaped all of these angels behind, on top of, and around the receptionist’s desk. It was an overwhelming reminder of the help I always have. Along with family and friends, this divine assistance got me through cancer treatment. I decided to design portable reminders of this marvelous help that surrounds us.

I have worked as an artist and designer for over 20 years. I use the traditional mediums of watercolor and oil paints to create spiritual designs and patterns. I create and test all products at my gallery and gift shop at 2080 Hayes St. in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district. Living in this revolutionary district - so close to the beauty of Golden Gate Park - is a source of endless inspiration.

My goal for Melinda Gail is to remind women that they are spiritual beings and are surrounded by spiritual help at all times.

Melinda

Reception inspiration

Oils

Where the magic is

Our '73 bus, Homer

My husband, James, and Syd

I met my husband James - the resident candle-pourer and crystal charm maker - in fashion school in San Francisco. His background in the printing industry compliments my background in art and graphic design. He creates a faithful interpretation of my designs into the textile prints we use for bag production. I write about our adventures in the MG Blog.

A portion of all sales will go to breast cancer charities - BAYS (Bay Area Young Survivors) in San Francisco and Cleaning For a Reason - an organization that provides free house cleaning for cancer patients.

A portion of all sales go to breast cancer charities: BAYS - Bay Area Young Survivors, and Cleaning For a Reason.About me >